Gardening can simultaneously satisfy our stomachs with nutritious produce while nourishing our souls with the natural benefits of outdoor labor—sunshiny vitamins and sweating in the soil of hard work. Our hurried and impatient culture may have convinced you that you’re much too busy to become a gardener. The truth is, gardening is a human instinct that anyone can employ, and I’d love to help you dig and discover yours.

Most everyone has space for a simple 4-foot by 4-foot raised garden bed to plant veggies, herbs, or flowers. Maybe you have an underutilized landscaping area next to your house? Or a few empty pots? A garden this simple can be watered once a day and yield beautiful baskets full of organic veggies, herbs, and flowers. Believe it or not, gardening can be low-maintenance and inexpensive if you set it up correctly…